He told The Sun’s TV Biz: ‘She’s very credible, has done the show before and she’d love to do it. I’d really like to see her on the panel.’

When Darcey was last a judge on Strictly, she shared her love of the series in an interview with Metro, in which she also revealed how nervous she was being on the show.

She said: ‘Itâs nerve- racking to come into a show which is so well established but Iâve always loved watching it. Itâs a great celebration of dance, which is what Iâm all about. I love watching the professionals.’

Craig joins Josie Lawrence, Marcus du Sautoy and Trevor Nelson on the new series of Maestro (Picture: PA)

But Darcey faces competition from Strictly choreographer Karen Bruce, who is reportedly also being considered for the judging role.

According to The Sun, Bruce impressed shows bosses at a screen test, but it seems Craig is a little less enthusiastic about her coming on the show than he is about Darcey.

Speaking at the launch of Maestro, he simply said: ‘Karen is well thought of.’